Country United States of America State / County Georgia City Douglas Division Airfoils Company Douglas Function Operations Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID

13449

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications.

In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications;

commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries.

With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

DOUGLAS, GEORGIA

OPERATIVE JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : PREHEAT OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT : FOUNDRY

PAY LEVEL : H05

JOB FUNCTION :

The Preheat Operator must be able to perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently, including knockout and pre-heat.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Check all tags for proper identification.
• Remove test material and place in tray with mold tag for kevex check, run kevex unit when required.
• Knock out mold with automatic air hammer, hand, waterjet blast.
• Start routing card process. Stamp heat number on casting for identification, record lot control as required.
• Cut-off castings, trim excess gatings.
• Lift and dump 55-gallon barrels containing molds (using approved lifting devices).
• Mold set-up on Equiax Furnaces. Assist in maintaining furnaces.
• Operate and maintain preheat furnaces as required to efficiently produce quality casting. Be able to interpret and perform OI and PES instructions
• Able and willing to meet plant and department goals of cost, quality, safety and delivery.
• Be able and willing to train new operators and encourage team skills.
• Record all work performed and all necessary information on logs as prescribed in Engineering, Process Control, and supervision.
• Visually inspect work for obvious defects.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and in a safe working condition, follow all safety rules. Meet 6S standards for housekeeping and safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Operate forklift. Follow written and verbal instructions. Communicate well between shifts.

EDUCATION :

High school education. Able to read, write, and document information. Ability to read, interpret, and perform requirements set forth in OI and PES.

EXPERIENCE :

One-week Basic OJT training. Two months Technique.

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY :

Normal initiative and ingenuity. Keep equipment maintained for optimum performance.

EFFORT :

Normal effort required. Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds approximately 15 times per hour. Hoist used for weights above 30 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITY :

Responsible for self. Make sure parts meet quality standards. Follow safety requirements. Comply with 6S requirements. Must be willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary.

JOB CONDITIONS :

Hot working conditions.

THE ABOVE COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING EQUIVALENT OR LESSER SKILLS.

PCC Airfoils, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Last updated : 2024-06-04